Rabbit Casserole Recipe

Name: Rabbit Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (2 pound) rabbits, dressed and deboned, bones reserved; 1 tablespoon mirepoix base; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 carrots, diced; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 leek, chopped; 1 turnip, diced; 2 medium potatoes - peeled and cubed; 1/2 pound smoked bacon, cubed; 1 tablespoon tomato puree; 3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped (optional); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 slices white bread; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 (2 pound) rabbits, dressed and deboned, bones reserved
1 tablespoon mirepoix base
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 carrots, diced
1/2 onion, chopped
1 leek, chopped
1 turnip, diced
2 medium potatoes - peeled and cubed
1/2 pound smoked bacon, cubed
1 tablespoon tomato puree
3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 slices white bread
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season rabbit bones with mirepoix base, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish or similar. Roast for 30 minutes, or until browned and fragrant.
2
Remove rabbit bones to a saucepan, and add enough water to cover by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium-high heat until the liquid is reduced by half to provide a stock for the recipe. This will take up to 30 minutes depending on the size of your pan.
3
Mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Coat rabbit pieces with the seasoned flour. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the dish used to bake the rabbit bones. Cook rabbit pieces over medium-high heat, or in the oven, just until evenly browned on the outside.
4
Remove rabbit pieces, and add the carrots, onion, leek, turnip and potatoes. Add bacon, and if necessary, a little more oil. Place the rabbit pieces over the vegetables. Mix together your homemade rabbit stock and tomato puree; pour into the baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil or a lid. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5
Bake the rabbit casserole for about 1 hour, or until rabbit is cooked through. Adjust the seasonings to taste. If you wish to use the chocolate, mix it in at this time.
6
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Trim the crusts from the bread slices, and slice in half diagonally or into cubes. Fry bread in oil until lightly browned.
7
Serve casserole in the pan, topped with fried bread (or croutons) and sprinkled with chopped parsley.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (2 pound) rabbits, dressed and deboned, bones reserved, 1 tablespoon mirepoix base, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Rabbit Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Rabbit Casserole

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